Ellen Lokos is a university professor, actor, director, and speaker. As Associate Professor of Spanish and Latin American Literature at Harvard, she taught a wide range of topics including the literature of the Early Modern period, contemporary women’s fiction, and the post-war novel in Spain. While at Harvard, she published a groundbreaking book, The Solitary Journey: Cervantes’s Voyage to Parnassus; was a frequent speaker at international conferences; and received numerous teaching awards from the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. Ellen also taught at Bentley University, Boston University, Clark University, and, most recently, at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. In addition to her teaching duties, she co-directed a bilingual theater troupe that produced original plays. Ellen created an innovative, month-long college course based in Madrid, leading students on trips throughout Spain as they studied Spanish culture and identity in depth.

In the early years of her career, Ellen resided in Madrid and worked on a television news-magazine show. Her responsibilities included translation and interpretation while conducting live, on-camera interviews of politicians, celebrities, and newsmakers. Ellen is a seasoned global traveler and is passionate about sharing her enthusiasm for cultural exploration with others.

Languagae spoken: English